2025 Escape Escape 17, 2025 Escape Escape 19, 2025 Escape Escape 21 and 1 other model Recall: Spare tire carrier may have incorrect welding, causing the carrier to…
NHTSA campaign 26V132000 · Equipment · filed Mar 5, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Escape Trailer Industries LTD. (Escape Trailer) is recalling certain 2025 E17, E19, E21, E5.0 recreational trailers. The spare tire carrier may have incorrect welding, causing the carrier to detach from the trailer during transit.
The risk
A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the spare tire carriers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 2026. Owners may contact Escape Trailer customer service at 1-604-703-1650. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V132000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.